Troubleshooting Guide - Philips HD6122 Instructions For Use Manual

Troubleshooting Guide

If your fryer does not function properly or if the frying quality is insufficient, consult the table below.
Problem Possible cause
The fried food does The selected temperature
not have a golden is too low and/or the
brown color and/or is food has not been fried
not crispy. long enough.
There is too much food
in the basket.
The oil or fat does not
get hot enough.
The fryer gives off a The permanent anti-
strong unpleasant smell. grease filter is saturated.
The oil or fat isn't clean
anymore.
The type of oil or fat
used is not suitable for
deep-frying food.
Steam escapes from The lid has not been
places other than the closed properly.
filter.
The permanent anti-
grease filter is saturated.
The sealing ring around
the metal inside of the lid
is dirty.
During frying, the oil or There is too much oil or
fat spills over the edge of fat in the fryer.
the fryer.
The food contains too
much liquid.
There is too much food
in the frying basket.
The oil or fat foams too The food contains too
much during frying. much liquid.
The type of oil or fat
used is unsuitable for
deep-frying food.
The inner pot has not
been cleaned properly.
Solution
Check on the package directions of the food or in the table in these
instructions for use whether the temperature and/or preparation time you
have selected is/are correct.
Never fry more food at one time than the quantities indicated in the table.
The fuse of temperature control may have blown, causing the thermal safety
cut-out to switch the appliance off. Be sure you have set the Temperature
Control to the proper setting.
Remove the lid and clean the lid and filter in hot soapy water or in the
dishwasher.
Change the oil or fat. Regularly strain the oil or fat to keep it fresh longer
if you plan on reusing it.
Use frying oil or liquid frying fat of good quality. Never mix two different
types of oil or fat.
Check whether the lid has been closed properly.
Remove the lid and clean the lid and filter in hot soapy water or in the
dishwasher.
If the ring is dirty, clean the lid in hot soapy water or in the dishwasher.
Make sure the oil or fat in the fryer does not exceed the top indication
mark on the inner pot.
Dry the food thoroughly before you start frying it and fry the food in
accordance with these instructions for use.
Do not fry more food at one time than the quantities indicated in the table.
Dry the food thoroughly before frying it.
Never mix two different types of oil or fat and use oil or liquid fat that
contains an antifoam agent.
Clean the inner pot as described in these instructions for use.
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